2. Project Leadfoot
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PATROL DIVISION
Memo
To: Mayor
City Council
From: Sgt. Dave Potts
Date: 3/21/00
Re: Items for Monthly Update
1. Carver County Sheriffs Office Area Report: Attachment
2. Crime Prevention/Safety Education Report: Attachment
3. Project LeadFoot: Attachments
Beth Hoiseth and I will be introducing a program designed to address
chronic traffic speed and related traffic safety issues affecting some
neighborhood streets in Chanhassen. The program brings together
resources from the city, county and neighborhood.
The idea for Project LeadFoot began before I was assigned to the city.
Many people have been involved at some point in the development
process. I do not have a complete list, but would like to acknowledge the
involvement of Mayor Mancino, City Manager Scott Botcher, and
Chanhassen residents SteVe Beddor and Heidi Edwards.
Some of the attachments mention Pleasant View Road. PVR will be the
testing ground for Project LeadFoot. We've scheduled a neighborhood
meeting there April 6.
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CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AREA REPORT
PERIOD ENDING 02-29-00 FOR: CHANHASSEN CITY
Descñption This Year Last Year
Current YTD Current YTD
Month Month
Assault 6 13 1 6
Burglary 1 3 5 9
Drug Violation 2 3 2 4
Disturbing Peace 27 47 18 38
Traffic/Alcohol Related 13 23 9 20
Misc. Cñminal 14 27 10 20
Property DamageNandalism 12 30 12 23
Robbery 0 0 1 1
Sex Cñme 1 3 0 0
Theft 22 44 32 66
Utteñng/Bad Check 2 2 4 8
Vehicle Theft 1 1 2 2
Traffic Stop 51 109 67 101
TOTAL CRIMINAL 152 305 163 298
.............J.J.J..l.l..I..l.L ____ _******_ _******** ___........ ............. __.__*_* ........1..........................._
AbuselNeglect 2 4 2 8
Domestic 7 14 10 21
Missing Per 4 11 1 9
Prowler 2 2 2 3
Suspicious Activity 32 63 49 75
Explosive Permit 0 0 0 0
Alarm 63 128 55 101
Open Door 2 3 1 4
Fire 15 34 24 48
Medical 29 58 24 43
BusinesslResidential Check 3 7 4 5
Animal 22 52 28 51
Boat& Water 0 0 0 0
Civil Process Service 0 0 0 1
Warrant Service 2 4 2 8
Transports 8 22 1 3
Assist Other Agency 10 19 13 20
Gun Permits/Carry 0 0 0 0
Gun Permits/Acquire 6 20 13 20
Gun PermitslTransfer 0 0 0 0
Lock PO 0 0 0 0
Unlock VehiclelBuilding 44 95 39 82
Motoñst Assist 25 44 18 61
PD Accident 34 93 21 65
PI Accident 3 10 1 9
Fatal Accident 0 0 0 0
Traffic Mise 63 123 34 107
Misc. Non-Cñm 48 90 37 63
Mental Health 0 5 1 3
TOTAL NON-CRIM 424 901 380 810
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TOTAL REPORTED 576 1206 543 1108
Description 2000 January February March April May
Assault 7 6
Burglary 2 1
Drug Violation 1 2
Disturbing Peace 20 27
Traffic/Alcohol Related 10 13
Misc. Cñminal 13 14
Property DamageNandalism 18 12
Robbery 0 0
Sex Crime 2 1
Theft 22 22
Uttering/Bad Check 0 2
Vehicle Theft 0 1
Traffic Stop 58 51
TOTAL CRIMINAL 153 152 0 0 0
.--.......... -.......**** --.------ -.-----.- *--_.... ----.----.- .-.----.-. ..._........
Abuse/Neglect 2 2
Domestic 7 7
Missing Person 7 4
Prowler 0 2
Suspicious Activity 31 32
Explosive Permit 0 0
Alarm 65 63
Open Door 1 2
Fire 19 15
Medical 29 29
BusinesslResidential Check 4 3
Animal 30 22
Boat & Water 0 0
Civil Process Service 0 0
Warrant Service .2 2
Snowmobile 14 8
Assist Other Agency 9 10
Gun Permits/Carry 0 0
Gun Permits/Acquire 14 6
Gun PermitslTransfer 0 0
Lock PO 0 0
Unlock Vehicle/Building 51 44
Motoñst Assist 19 25
PD Accident 59 34
PI Accident 7 3
Fatal Accident 0 0
Traffic Mise 60 63
Misc. Non-Cñm 42 48
Mental Health 5 0
TOTAL NON-CRIM 477 424 0 0 0
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TOTAL REPORTED 630 576 0 0 0
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Crime Prevention/Safety Education
Monthly Activity Report
FebruarylMarch 2000
MONTHLY PROGRAM STATUS
· Presentation given to Richfield Bank staff on robbery prevention and procedures, and alarm
response procedures. Assisted by Sgt. Dave Erbel, Carver County Sheriff's Office.
· Provided tour of City Hall and presented bicycle safety and 9-1-1 information for two tiger scout
groups.
· Personal safety presentation given to senior high students from Westwood Church.
· Safety and robbery procedure awareness notice distributed to designated Chanhassen businesses.
· Safety Camp Update: Four grant applications submitted to Chanhassen businesses. To date,
Pillsbury has donated $2,000.00. Two-day camp, scheduled for August 16 & 17,2000.
Enrollment up to 120 children, ages 9 & 10.
· Project LeadFoot: Prepared to launch pilot program on April 6, on Pleasant View Road.
· Bicycle Helmet Sale: Fourth year in operation. Have received numerous calls requesting the
program to continue. Helmets are now in stock and available. Prices $6, $7, & $8.
· Neighborhood Watch Update: Contacts have been made. Anticipating several meetings for the
Stone Creek Development.
ACTIVITY
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Year to Date
Neighborhood Watch Meetings
Security Premise Survey
Severe Weather Shelter Evaluation
Presentations
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Business Contacts
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A Community Approach to Calming Speed
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Traffic Safety on Neighborhood Streets.
A cooperative and coordinated effort by:
· City of Chanhassen
· Carver County Sheriff's Office
· The Residents of Chanhassen
Project LeadFoot
City of Chanhassen I Carver County Sheriff's Office
Program Overview
Phase I
1. Receive citizen traffic complaint information
2. Traffic complaint assessment
a. Number of complaints
i. Level of perceived problem
b. Deputy knowledge of traffic problems
i. Light vs heavy traffic
ii. Past experience of traffic problems
iii. Known hazards
c. History of traffic and road design
i. Light vs. heavy traffic
ii. Previous complaints and actions
iii. Open road design vs. limited view, winding, narrow, etc.
d. Traffic monitoring data
i. Marked Squad or CSO unit
ii. Unmarked unit - Officer, CSO, Reserve
iii. Speed strips
e. Necessity of additional traffic signage
i. Consult with Engineering
Phase II
1. Results of the traffic assessment are discussed with resident(s). A plan of action is
determined on a case-by-case basis. Project LeadFoot may be implemented, based
on the assessment and resources of the neighborhood.
2. Implementation of Project LeadFoot requires development of a "Core Group" of
area residents willing to commit time and effort to the program. The Core Group
will come from area residents willing to attend an informationaVeducational kick-off
meeting to discuss the specific traffic problem and generate awareness. The
attendance goal for the kick-off meeting is 30% of the affected households.
3. The Core Group will be responsible for generating area wide support for the
program, including increased enforcement efforts, through distribution of an
informational flyer and petition drive. The goal is 70% of area households signing
on in support of the program.
4. The Core Group and law enforcement will choose from the Project LeadFoot
options.
a. Utilization of Sheriffs Speed Trailer.
b. Residents may provide a list of homeowners who will allow deputies to park
on their driveway to monitor traffic.
c. Deputies increase traffic enforcement.
d. Neighborhood representatives may distribute educational flyers that will
inform residents about Project LeadFoot and encourage safe driving.
e. Residents may send letters to regular service providers. The letter will inform
service providers of the traffic safety program, and ask that they advise their
drivers to honorthe traffic laws. If drivers are observed violating traffic laws,
residents may send a second notice to that service, firmly stating that their
services may be discontinued.
f. Residents trained in traffic monitoring techniques may volunteer their time to
monitor traffic violations and record violators. The City or Sheriffs Office
will send letters to the vehicle owners that were recorded violating a traffic
law.
g. Media releases may be used to generate wider awareness.
h. Miscellaneous options will be discussed on a case by case basis.
5. Measurement of success: After implementation of Project LeadFoot, the
effectiveness will be monitored and evaluated for success. If the program proves
successful and the traffic problem is reduced, the Core Group will notify the
neighborhood of their success and encourage continued safe driving. If however,
the program options chosen are ineffective, further options will be discussed,
including consideration of referring the results to the Engineering Department for
review.
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PROJECT LEADFOOT
PLEASANT VIEW ROAD
Dear Neighbor,
Do you have concerns regarding traffic speeds and related safety on Pleasant
View Road? Then join your neighbors to help launch Project LeadFoot, by
attending the meeting on April 6, 2000.
Project LeadFoot is a pilot program designed to provide long-term solutions
to neighborhood speeding problems and other traffic concerns. The program
collaborates city, county and citizen resources.
In order to make Project LeadFoot a success,
We need your input and support!
The purpose of this meeting is to set the program in motion. Agenda will
include discussion on traffic safety, program strategies, designation of
volunteers, and address questions and concerns. Representatives from the
City ofChanhassen and the Carver County Sherifrs Office will be present.
Join your neiehbors on:.
Date:
Thursday, April 6, 2000
Time:
7-8 PM
Location:
1010 Pleasant View Road
(park on south side of road)
Neighborhood
Host:
Steve Beddor
Please RSVP: 474-1370 or
Email to:yellobrd@pro-ns.net
PROJECT LEADFOOT
The City of Chanhassen and the Carver County Sheriff's Office have joined forces with Pleasant View
Road representatives in launching the Project LeadFoot Program. The purpose of Project LeadFoot is to
provide long-term solutions to speeding and other traffic concerns. The program collaborates city, count:
and citizen resources.
The following traffic data was collected between
and
, with the average speed being
As concerned residents for the safety of our neighborhood, we are asking for your help. This is a neighborhoo
problem that can only be corrected by your help. This letter is to educate you on the program and traffic
safety activities you can expect to occur.
In the weeks that follow, additional steps may be taken to help you monitor your speed:
ENFORCEMENT _ The Carver County Sheriffs Department may be providing additional enforcemeIJ
All traffic laws, including speeding, will be enforced.
USE OF THE SMART TRAILER - An unmanned trailer equipped with radar equipment will flash YOl
speed as you approach. Please use it as a monitoring tool to stay within the speed limit.
CITIZEN TRAFFIC MONITORING - Trained citizens will monitor traffic through radar detection,
recording license plates of speeding vehicles. Letters will be sent to violators.
We Are Asking For Your Support And Cooperation In Making Our Streets Safe!
As Drivers let's:
· Obey or drive below the speed limit
· Reduce speeds around comers, near parked vehicles and pedestrians
· Yield to pedestrians
As Parents let's:
· Discourage playing in the road
· Make sure our kids know the "Rules of the Road"
· Reinforce "Stop, Look and Listen"
· Share this information with the young drivers in your family
As Neighbors let's:
· Be communicators and supporters ofthis program
· Be committed to making our neighborhood streets safe for everyone.
Pleasant View Road residents would like to thank you for supporting Project LeadFoot
PROJECT LEADFOOT
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Service Provider Notice
Date:
Dear Service Provider:
This letter is to notify regular service providers of a speed reduction program that has begun on Pleasant View
Road in the City of Chanhassen. The City of Chanhassen, the Carver Sheriff's Office and the residents of
Pleasant View Road have launched Project LeadFoot. This program is designed to provide long-term solutions
to speed and other traffic problems, utilizing city, county and citizen resources.
Over the next several weeks, various methods of speed monitoring will be conducted on Pleasant View
Road.
As a regular service provider that frequently travels on Chanhassen city streets, we are asking that you advise
all of your drivers to drive safely and obey the speed limit at all times.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping to make our streets safe.
Sincerely,
Designated Neighborhood Representative
PROJECT LEADFOOT - CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RADAR UNIT LOAN AND USAGE AGREEMENT
I,
(Name)
(Address)
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
(Home Phone)
(Business Phone)
Understand that:
1. The radar unit and associated accessories, as listed below, have been loaned to me by the City
of Chanhassen;
2. The radar unit, which has been loaned to me, is a delicate instrument and must be handled
carefully. I will be responsible for protecting it and returning it in good working order.
Users must be 21 years or older.
3. As an operator, I am not a City employee or a law enforcement officer and will not
communicate or seek to communicate by my actions or speech that I am.
4. I will not attempt to chase, stop, or apprehend drivers nor will I encourage any other person
to do so. I will make no gestures or verbal comments, nor will I throw objects at
vehicles/drivers.
5. I will only use the radar unit for the purpose of checking the speed of vehicles on
I will only operate the radar unit when stationary, and while parked or standing completely off the roadway.
Radar equipment:
Return date:
Signed:
The above named person received training in the use of the radar unit, data collection, and specifically reviewed
with the necessity to refrain from actions described in paragraphs 3 and 4 above on:
Date:
By:
VEHICLE INFORMATION FORM
PROJECT LEAD FOOT
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
SPEEDING VEHICLE REPORT
Speed Observed and Recorded
Date:
Time:
Location of Study:
in the
(Hundred Block)
(Name of Street)
Posted Speed Limit on Street -
MPH
TIME
LICENSE #
MAKE/MODEL
COLOR
SPEED
NOTE: PLEASE USE ONE SHEET PER TIME PERIOD (i.e., 7-8 a.m.)
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PROJECT LEADFOOT
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Date:
Name
Address
City
Dear
The Çity.of Chanhassen is working with neighborhoods throughout the City to encourage and enhance traffic
safetY. ... Keeping our neighborhoods safe is a positive way of protecting our children, property, and ourselves.
Since residential streets are not designed to handle high-speed traffic, it is important that people drive cautiously
at or below the 25 MPH speed limit.
Your vehicle, (make/model), license # , was measured on (date) using radar equipment as traveling
on (street/avenue) at or about (speed) MPH. The maximum legal speed limit under ideal conditions for this
location is 25 MPH. This is not a notice of violation and will not be included in any record relating to your
vehicle or any driver; however, we would like to make you aware of this situation so that drivers of your vehicle
will exercise more caution in the future.
Speed limits are established for the safety of all, both those living along the street and those using the street. In
the interest of neighborhood safety and tranquility, we encourage you, and hope you will encourage other driver
of your vehicle, to reduce speed and exercise additional caution when traveling neighborhood streets.
If you have any questions or comments, please call me at 952-937-1900, ext. 122.
Sincerely,
Sgt. Dave Potts
Carver County Sheriff's Office